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Make American Flags in America Act of 2022
12/29/2022, 6:05 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8290
The primary goal of this legislation is to support American manufacturers and workers by ensuring that the production of American flags remains a domestic industry. By mandating that federal agencies only purchase flags that are made in America, the bill aims to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the flag manufacturing sector.
Additionally, the Make American Flags in America Act of 2022 includes provisions for the enforcement of these requirements, as well as penalties for non-compliance. The bill also calls for increased transparency in the sourcing of materials used in the production of American flags, in order to ensure that they are truly made in America. Overall, this legislation is intended to promote patriotism and support American businesses by prioritizing the production of American flags within the United States. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it will help to strengthen the domestic manufacturing industry and create jobs, while opponents raise concerns about potential costs and logistical challenges.
Congressional Summary of HR 8290
Make American Flags in America Act of 2022
This bill addresses the display and procurement of U.S. flags.
Specifically, the bill prohibits the display on federal property and the procurement by a federal agency of a U.S. flag unless it has been made in the United States.
Further, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) must conduct a study that (1) assesses and describes the enforcement scheme for country-of-origin labeling for U.S. flags; (2) determines how many fines or penalties, if any, have been imposed for violations of such scheme; and (3) identifies the percentage of violations that are subsequent violations committed by an entity that has previously been found to have violated such scheme.
Additionally, the FTC must report to Congress the results of the study and any recommendations to improve the enforcement scheme and its deterrent effect.

